Bible Study Topic: Watchful

"Be careful to do everything I have said to you. Do not invoke the names of other gods; do not let them be heard on your lips. The Three Annual FestivalsExodus23:13

Be careful not to make a treaty with those who live in the land where you are going, or they will be a snare among you.Exodus34:12

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.Deuteronomy4:9

Be careful not to forget the covenant of the LORD your God that he made with you; do not make for yourselves an idol in the form of anything the LORD your God has forbidden.Deuteronomy4:23

Be careful, or you will be enticed to turn away and worship other gods and bow down to them.Deuteronomy11:16

Be careful not to sacrifice your burnt offerings anywhere you please.Deuteronomy12:13

Then Moses and the priests, who are Levites, said to all Israel, "Be silent, O Israel, and listen! You have now become the people of the LORD your God.Deuteronomy27:9

But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to obey his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and all your soul."Joshua22:5

and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and requirements, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go,1 Kings2:3

"Now LORD, God of Israel, keep for your servant David my father the promises you made to him when you said, 'You shall never fail to have a man to sit before me on the throne of Israel, if only your sons are careful in all they do to walk before me as you have done.'1 Kings8:25

Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery."2 Chronicles19:7

But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat.Nehemiah4:9

Be careful that no one entices you by riches; do not let a large bribe turn you aside.Would your wealth or even all your mighty efforts sustain you so you would not be in distress?Do not long for the night, to drag people away from their homes.Beware of turning to evil, which you seem to prefer to affliction.Job36:18-21

I said, "I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth as long as the wicked are in my presence."Psalms39:1

Has not the LORD made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.Malachi2:15

"Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.Matthew6:1

"Be careful," Jesus said to them. "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees."Matthew16:6

"See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.Matthew18:10

"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.The Parable of the TalentsMatthew25:13

Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. "Could you men not keep watch with me for one hour?" he asked Peter."Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."Matthew26:40-41

"Consider carefully what you hear," he continued. "With the measure you use, it will be measured to you,and even more.Mark4:24

"You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.Mark13:9

At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ !' or, 'Look, there he is!' do not believe it.For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the elect,if that were possible.So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.Mark13:21-23

"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.Be on guard! Be alert ! You do not know when that time will come.It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch."Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back,whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!' "Mark13:32-37

Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."Luke12:15

"Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning,like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night.But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."Luke12:35-40

Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.Acts20:28-31

For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either.Romans11:21

And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.Romans13:11

What I mean, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none;those who mourn, as if they did not; those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it were not theirs to keep;those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.1 Corinthians7:29-31

No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.1 Corinthians9:27

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!1 Corinthians10:12

A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.1 Corinthians11:28

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.1 Corinthians16:13

Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.Galatians6:1

Be very careful, then, how you live,not as unwise but as wise,Ephesians5:15

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.Ephesians6:18

Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh.Philippians3:2

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.Philippians4:5

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.Colossians4:2

Tell Archippus: "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord."Colossians4:17

But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.1 Thessalonians5:4

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.1 Thessalonians5:6

Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.1 Timothy4:16

But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.2 Timothy4:5

We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.Hebrews2:1

See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.Hebrews3:12

See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.Hebrews12:15

Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.1 Peter1:13

Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear.1 Peter1:17

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.1 Peter4:7

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.1 Peter5:8

And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.2 Peter1:19

Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position.2 Peter3:17

We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the one who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot harm him.1 John5:18

Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully.2 John1:8

But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.Jude1:20-21

Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God.Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you.Revelation3:2-3

I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.Revelation3:11

"Behold, I come like a thief! Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully exposed."Revelation16:15